Using Macbook Pro As A Desktop

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Hi everyone.
I'm thinking about trying a Mac.
I leave my desktop PC on all day almost every day.
If I would have a MBP hooked up to a monitor and use a wireless keyboard and mouse with it, would there be anything that I need to worry about?

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I have the same set-up as you are describing. I use a wireless Microsoft keyboard and an acer 1080p display. It works wonderfully. I would suggest looking into a mini-dvi male to hdmi or dvi male cable as the video adapter can sometimes come lose depending on the other cable you use.

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I also use mine in clamshell mode with Apple USB keyboard and MX revolution mouse, and it's just great on a 24" 1080p monitor.
I Windows mode, cannot use it in clamshell mode because of overheating though...

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I also use mine in clamshell mode with Apple USB keyboard and MX revolution mouse, and it's just great on a 24" 1080p monitor.
I Windows mode, cannot use it in clamshell mode because of overheating though...

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Hi everyone.
I'm thinking about trying a Mac.
I leave my desktop PC on all day almost every day.
If I would have a MBP hooked up to a monitor and use a wireless keyboard and mouse with it, would there be anything that I need to worry about?

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no there is nothing to worry about.

However, if it will be 'docked' 24/7, and this is your first OSX machine, then you may be better served by a mac mini.

Mac mini's carry the exact same components as the mbp's, have much more I/O, and are half the price.

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